COURSE DESCRIPTIONSocial History will be a semester long survey course of various current social topics, divided into units such as Economics, Sociology, and Psychology

In this course students examine current issues facing our economy and the historical background and theory behind these issues. Our national economy is the primary focus, but other world economic issues and concepts will be explored. Topics students will learn about will include: supply and demand, banking, government involvement in the economy, the money supply, interest rates, taxes, the stock market, inflation, unemployment and the Federal Reserve System. Students will use current events information and a variety of other resources to better understand and make decisions in our economy.

Sociology will have the goal of understanding human social life and its development over time. We will examine the connections between culture, social institutions, and individual personalities.

Students will be able to make connections from previous civilizations to modern times.

Assignments

Grades will be based off of total points earned. During each quarter, there will be combinations of quizzes, tests, exams, homework and projects worth various points. The points typically come out to be about 50% tests/quizzes/projects, and 50% daily work.

Text books

All textbooks are required to be covered by the beginning of the second week of school.

Chromebook rules1st infraction: reminder the chromebook is a tool not a toy2nd infractions: taken away for 1 week3rd infraction: Taken away for remainder of the quarter, or 2 weeks minimum

Intervention

Students who receive a failing grade on a Test or Project will be sent into intervention where they will be allowed to make corrections to said test orproject with the opportunity to gain a new grade as high as 75%.

Technologystudents are encouraged to bring in their own technology into the classroom. There are a multitude of times where we will be using a technology component in the classroom. When students are using their own devices they are expected to be on task and using the device only for the assigned purpose. If a student is not using the device for approved purposes it will be taken and they will be referred to the office.

Cellphones

Cellphones can be a great tool to help students in the learning process. When deemed appropriate they will be utilized in the classroom. If students do not use the cellphone for the intended purpose it will be confiscated and we will follow the student handbook guidelines. If a student refuses to turn over their cellphone when asked the principal will be immediately be called to handle the situation. If cellphone use becomes abundant in the classroom cellphones may be collected at the beginning of the hour and returned before the hours end. If a student refuses to turn in the cellphone, which they may do, and then are caught using it, the cell phone will be immediately confiscated and turned into the office.

Absences

If students have a prearranged absence they are expected to pick up their assignments before leaving. The assignments will be expected to be turned in on the day of return to school unless stated otherwise. If a student misses a day of school due to illness or other reason that is not pre-excused they will be given as many days they were gone to complete missing assignments. So if they miss two days of school they will get two days to complete their missing assignments.

Unexcused absences

All unexcused absences will result in a 0 for daily work on that day of school. The student will be allowed to make up all missed projects and tests that would be missed on the unexcused day.

Current eventsCurrent events are an important part of becoming an actively engaged citizen. Students will be discussing current events from time to time. Every Friday Students will also be watching CNN Student News. CNN Student News is a ten-minute, commercial-free, daily news program designed for middle and high school classes. It is produced by the journalists at CNN. This award-winning show and its companion website are available free of charge throughout the school year.

CLASSROOM RULES

In addition to the policies listed in the Cornell Student Handbook, I have five general classroom rules.

1. Come to class each day fully prepared and ready to learn

2. Respect other people, their rights and property

3. Treat others the way you want to be treated

4. Be seated, quiet and ready when the bell rings

5.No food or drink in the classroom

How to be successful in this class

Follow the rules

Have a positive attitude

Put forth full effort in all tasks, do your best in all activities

Have an open mind and be willing to hear others opinions

Rules for Life and School

Play

Be There

Choose Your Attitude

Make Someone’s Day

All of this information as well as lesson plans and homework assignments can be found on my teacher website located on the school district website.